Tip Facts

Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

An 'aglet' is the plastic or metal tip of a shoelace.

There is no tipping at restaurants in Japan.

You can quickly cool down a hot car that's been sitting in the sun by rolling down the window on one side and repeatedly opening and closing the door on the opposite side. This pumps out the superheated air and can drop the interior temperature by 10-20°F in under a minute.

To help clean produce, fill a bowl with water, add 1 cup of white vinegar, and soak fruit and vegetables for 10 minutes. Studies show this vinegar solution removes more pesticide residue and bacteria than water alone, though it won't completely strip commercial wax coatings.